Yasuhide Okabe

Yasuhide Okabe has extensive experience in merchandising and planning, currently serving as the Merchandising Planning Assistant Manager at Patagonia since November 2006. Responsibilities include managing sales budgets across various categories, developing category strategies, and overseeing overall planning and numerical management. Previous roles at Patagonia include Category Planner and Retail and Wholesale Planner, focusing on inventory planning and sales forecasts. Additionally, Okabe served as a Retail Sales Associate, managing inventory and in-store merchandising. Prior to Patagonia, Okabe worked as a Nature Guide at Toro Nature Center and Banff Guide Service, facilitating outdoor experiences and guiding activities. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Biological Resources Science from Nihon University and study at the College of New Caledonia.